Age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 9, 2018. Born in Hibbing, lived in Minneapolis, and retired in Richmond, MN. She is survived by her husband, John; children, Tom (Wendy), Ken (Cathie), Doug (Deb) and Gail (Kurt) Vinje; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Marty (Jim) Swedenborg. Her passion in life was her family and friends. She was the greatest wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and dear friend to so many. Her door was always open for a weekend at Bernie's with a loving heart. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, September 13th 10:30 AM, at Church of the Incarnation, 3817 Pleasant Ave S, Minneapolis, MN. Visitation 1 hour prior to mass. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.